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On episode 488 of The Nurse Keith Show nursing and healthcare career podcast, Keith interviews Thomas George, DNP, APRN, FNP-C, NASM-CPT, a family nurse practitioner specializing in the treatment of obesity. In the course of their conversation, Keith and Dr. George discuss obesity as a chronic disease of pandemic proportions, current treatment strategies, the concept of "food noise", the latest scientific evidence, and much more. Excellent resources shared by Dr. George include the Consensus Statement on Obesity as a Disease by the Stop Obesity Alliance; the consensus statement by the the American Association of Clinical Endocrinology; an informative article about "food noise"; the Obesity Action Coalition, and the Obesity Medicine Association. Dr. Thomas George is a family nurse practitioner and assistant professor at Frontier Nursing University, and the Clinic Director and obesity specialist and business consultant for Wellspring Weight and Wellness, a new startup in rural SE Idaho. Dr. George chairs the Obesity Medicine Association's CME Committee, and holds a certificate and advanced education in obesity medicine from the Obesity Medicine Association, and a certificate in primary care obesity management from the Obesity Society. He is a certified personal trainer and weight loss specialist with the National Academy of Sports Medicine, and he himself is a person living with obesity. Connect with Thomas George: Wellspring Weight and Wellness LinkedIn Contact Nurse Keith about holistic career coaching to elevate your nursing and healthcare career at NurseKeith.com. Keith also offers services as a motivational and keynote speaker and freelance nurse writer. You can always find Keith on LinkedIn. Are you looking for a novel way to empower your career and move forward in life? Keith's wife, Shada McKenzie, is a gifted astrologer and reader of the tarot who combines ancient and modern techniques to provide valuable insights into your motivations, aspirations, and life trajectory, and she offers listeners of The Nurse Keith Show a 10% discount on their first consultation. Contact Shada at TheCircelandtheDot.com or [email protected].

In this episode of Talking HealthTech, host Peter Birch is joined by A/Prof Vikram Palit, Dr Phil Tong, and Rosie Wilson to discuss the changing landscape of healthcare information and access in Australia. They explore the effectiveness of Consultmed’s Advice & Guidance capability in facilitating specialist care, reducing unnecessary hospital visits, and providing educational value for GPs.Rosie also shares her personal challenges within the healthcare system and the potential benefits of efficient referral processes.Key TakeawaysSystem Deficiencies: There is a concerning trend of patients resorting to alternative means of obtaining healthcare information due to the limitations of the current system.Specialist Access Improvement:  Rosie shares her perspective as a patient, emphasising the critical need for timely specialist access and efficient GP-sourced specialist advice.Advice & Guidance:  This innovative platform enables quicker specialist consultations, educates GPs, and can significantly improve patient management before and during specialist appointments.Technological Integration:  Discussions on how technology can bridge the gap in specialist care access, potentially reducing wait times and hospital presentations.Educational Component: The Advice & Guidance platform offers GPs the opportunity to earn CPD points while improving their knowledge through specialist advice.Check out the episode and full show notes on the Talking HealthTech website.Loving the show? Leave us a review, and share it with someone who might get some value from it.Keen to take your healthtech to the next level? Become a THT+ Member for access to our online community forum, meet ups, special offers and more exclusive content. For more information visit talkinghealthtech.com/thtplus

📝Full show notes: https://syngap.fund/n148   BACK TO SCHOOL 2024 Push the schools to do better, at every turn. Different than 2023: https://curesyngap1.org/podcasts/syngap1-stories/syngap1-stories-episode-016-mike-graglia   STUDY https://Syngap.Fund/UB (Unravel Biosciences)3 forms to fill out, please let us know if you want to participate.   PRESIDENT & COO SEARCH https://curesyngap1.org/blog/srf-is-hiring-position-of-president-chief-operating-officer-coo/   RESEARCH UPDATE There are 293 papers on or related to SYNGAP1 since 1998, but 33 of those are in 2024!  Tied for 3rd place, but this year will be over 43, I’m certain. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=syngap1&filter=years.1998-2024&sort=pubdate&timeline=expanded   Latest: GOS UK team calls for more OT and ST vs other patients with DD/ID https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39148034/   PRESS ABOUT FOF (Friends of the Fund) Fondo joins FECOR -  ​​https://www.instagram.com/p/C-8dJG7vEDd/?igsh=ZmYxYjQzMm43aHlp&img_index=1   JW - https://www.latimes.com/socal/daily-pilot/news/story/2024-08-02/newport-beach-family-seeks-to-ensure-rare-disease-funding-continues   TJB -  X https://x.com/JMGraglia/status/1825949467973136804L https://www.linkedin.com/posts/graglia_how-a-midwife-became-a-neuroscientist-to-activity-7231714648767479808-k13w?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktopF https://www.facebook.com/mike.graglia/posts/pfbid02UjRLWVQRzrD6j3YngnJx1R49cUBb188zKsxauvanSaZnAh7pW6UQntQB7QKFKqSwl   VOLUNTEER NEEDS Thank you Grants, Aaron & Sarah Fundraising and FinanceVolunteer! https://curesyngap1.org/volunteer-with-srf/ https://syngap.fund/FR - https://curesyngap1.org/srf-fundraising-resources/    Smarts for Syngap - DC Trivia Night - 14 Days - September 4, 2024   Scramble for Syngap - 45 days! - October 5, Greer, South Carolina https://curesyngap1.org/events/fundraisers/scramble-for-syngap-2024/   SynGAP Research Fund Gala - 59 days! - October 18, Farmingdale, NJ https://curesyngap1.org/events/fundraisers/srf-gala-honoring-caren-leib/   Missense Account of the Fund $21,684 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/syngap-research-fund-incorporated/missense-fund Emmy $6,549 https://secure.givelively.org/donate/syngap-research-fund-incorporated/save-emmy-s-future-fund-syngap1-research  YOU? https://curesyngap1.org/blog/fundraising-the-backbone-of-research/   CALENDAR MANAGEMENT Conference is 106 days away, WE HAVE A ROOMBLOCK & Registration is live! https://curesyngap1.org/events/conferences/syngap1-conference-2024/ https://secure.givelively.org/event/syngap-research-fund-incorporated/syngap1-conference-2024-hosted-by-syngap-research-fund-srf  Conference Registration - 57 for Science Day & 66 for Family Day    CB Blood Donation accelerates Science!  These samples are being used today! PWS/USP7 conference (Atlanta, GA, September 26-27, 2024) COMBINEDBrain conference (Kansas City, MO, September 29th, 2024) SYNGAP1, SLC6A1, Cure GABA-A Variants conference (Los Angeles, CA, December 4-5, 2024) https://curesyngap1.org/resources/studies/combinedbrain-biorepository-roadshow-2024   SOCIAL MATTERS - AMPLIFY SRF TO MAKE SURE FAMILIES FIND US  - 1,070 YouTube.  https://www.youtube.com/@CureSYNGAP1   - 3,744 LinkedIn.  https://www.linkedin.com/company/curesyngap1/ - 11,375 Twitter https://twitter.com/cureSYNGAP1 - 48k Insta https://www.instagram.com/curesyngap1/ - 420 TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@curesyngap1   NEWLY DIAGNOSED? New families have resources here! https://syngap.fund/Resources    Podcasts, give all of these a five star review! SRF Channel - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/syngap1-podcasts-by-srf/id6464522917Episode 148 of #Syngap10 - Wednesday, August 21th, 2024 #epilepsy #autism #intellectualdisability #id #anxiety #raredisease #epilepsyawareness #autismawareness #rarediseaseresearch #SynGAPResearchFund #CareAboutRare #PatientAdvocacy #GCchat #Neurology #GeneChat #F78A1 #CureSYNGAP1

Cynda Rushton, PhD, RN, FAAN discusses her new book, "Moral Resilience: Transforming Moral Suffering in Healthcare." It promotes moral resilience as a pathway to transform the effects of moral suffering among nurses. Order a copy of the book: https://www.amazon.com/Moral-Resilience-Second-Transforming-Healthcare/dp/0197667147 The Rushton Moral Resilience Scale: https://nursing.jhu.edu/faculty-research/research/projects/rushton-moral-resilience-scale/ R3 Website: https://nursing.jhu.edu/faculty-research/research/centers/r3/

AI technology in dentistry can achieve human-level accuracy and improve patient care by providing more precise diagnoses. In this episode, Wardah Inam, co-founder and CEO of Overjet, discusses how her company is pioneering AI technology in the dental industry to improve patient care. She highlights the challenges and advancements in AI technology, the importance of measuring care quality, and the need for proper training and adoption in dental practices. Wardah also addresses the evolving role of AI in dentistry, the future of treatment planning, and the impact of technological progress on dental education.  Tune in and learn how AI is revolutionizing dental care and what the future holds for this innovative technology! Resources: Connect with and follow Wardah Inam on LinkedIn. Follow Overjet on LinkedIn and explore their website! Read the “Attention is All You Need” paper here. Watch the entire episode on YouTube and get more details at Think Oral Health.

Prioritizing people and processes over technology is essential for successful healthcare innovations. In this episode, Dr. Arun Mathews discusses strategies for improving healthcare delivery in rural areas and managing hospital capacity post-pandemic. He highlights the importance of focusing on people and processes before implementing technology, sharing a successful example of how clinician engagement led to better patient care and cost reduction. Tune in to learn how technology-driven solutions are transforming patient care in underserved areas! Resources: Connect and follow Dr. Arun Mathews on LinkedIn. Follow MultiCare Health System on LinkedIn. Discover MultiCare Health System’s Website! About Memora Health: Memora Health, the leading intelligent care enablement platform, helps clinicians focus on top-of-license practice while proactively engaging patients along complex care journeys. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for care teams and patients. The company’s platform digitizes and automates high-touch clinical workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication and support.

Host: Denise M. Dupras, M.D., Ph.D. Guest: Isa J. Houwink, M.D., Ph.D. Pharmacogenomics (PGx) is transforming everyday primary care practice. By using patients’ genetic profiles, providers are guiding more precise, personalized treatments. In this episode of Genes & Your Health podcast, primary care physicians Dr. Denise Dupra and Dr. Isa J. Houwink discuss their practical applications and integration of PGx. The tips, tools and case studies shared, including how to optimize medication outcomes, reduce adverse drug reactions and deliver better patient care, is beneficial for all primary care providers. Connect with the Mayo Clinic’s School of Continuous Professional Development online at https://ce.mayo.edu/ or on Twitter @MayoMedEd. 

Rural healthcare is much the same and also very different from state to state across the country. State rural healthcare associations, hospital associations, and offices of rural health all tackle issues that support hospitals and healthcare providers' ability to provide care in tier communities. On this week's episode, hosts JJ and Rachel speak Blayne Osborn, President, Nevada Rural Hospital Partners. Follow Rural Health Rising on Twitter! https://twitter.com/ruralhealthpod https://twitter.com/hillsdaleCEOJJ https://twitter.com/ruralhealthrach Follow Hillsdale Hospital on social media! https://www.facebook.com/hillsdalehospital https://www.twitter.com/hillsdalehosp https://www.linkedin.com/company/hillsdale-community-health-center https://www.instagram.com/hillsdalehospital/ Audio Engineering & Original Music by Kenji Ulmer https://www.kenjiulmer.com/

August 22, 2024: Sarah Hatchett, the SVP and CIO at the Cleveland Clinic, explores the intricacies of leadership, innovation, and the evolving role of technology in healthcare. Sarah shares her experiences of leading through the pandemic, reshaping IT priorities, and Cleveland Clinic's global reach. How can health leaders foster innovation within a high-stakes environment and how can organizations ensure they are not just keeping the lights on but also driving meaningful change? Key Points:02:22 Navigating the Interim CIO Role07:43 IT Initiatives and Innovations at Cleveland Clinic14:50 Global Expansion and Collaboration27:37 Future of Healthcare IT and Leadership AdviceSubscribe: This Week HealthTwitter: This Week HealthLinkedIn: Week HealthDonate: Alex’s Lemonade Stand: Foundation for Childhood Cancer

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Dr. Joni Watson sits down with Dr. Janice Walker, Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Officer for the Southeast Region of Advocate Health. Together, they explore the critical role of nurse leaders in healthcare decision-making, emphasizing the importance of ensuring that nurses have a voice at every level. Dr. Walker shares her wealth of experience from top healthcare institutions, offering practical steps for involving nurses in processes that impact patient safety, workforce engagement, and nursing quality. Discover how nurses can effectively participate in healthcare leadership and the innovative strategies that are shaping the future of the profession.  

Thoughtful leadership and compassion can significantly impact a healthcare organization’s culture and success. In this episode, Dr. Megan Gillespie, CEO of Sutter Health, emphasizes the importance of creating a supportive infrastructure that empowers leaders and fosters a positive work environment. She discusses her passion for leadership growth and development, highlighting the need to address issues collaboratively, avoid incivility, use data to drive outcomes and focus on effective communication and metric tracking. Tune in and learn how to foster a collaborative, innovative, and effective work culture in healthcare! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: https://healthyworkforceinstitute.com/podcast-episodes/

Send us a Text Message.Massachusetts has often found itself at the forefront of healthcare accessibility.In this episode of HealthBiz Briefs, Blue Cross Blue Shield Massachusetts CEO, Sarah Iselin reveals how they’re innovating healthcare for the Commonwealth State through initiatives from women’s health to quality, access, and affordability.  This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/caretalk and get on your way to being your best self.As a BetterHelp affiliate, we may receive compensation from BetterHelp if you purchase products or services through the links provided.🎙️⚕️ABOUT CARETALKCareTalk is a weekly podcast that provides an incisive, no B.S. view of the US healthcare industry. Join co-hosts John Driscoll (President U.S. Healthcare and EVP, Walgreens Boots Alliance) and David Williams (President, Health Business Group) as they debate the latest in US healthcare news, business and policy. 🎙️⚕️ ABOUT SARAH ISELINSarah Iselin is the president and CEO of Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, a leading independent plan with over $9 billion in revenue and nearly 3 million members. The company is known for its commitment to affordable, equitable healthcare and is often rated among the top health plans for service.With nearly 30 years in healthcare strategy and policy, Sarah leads efforts to improve healthcare accessibility and empathy. She played a key role in the “Roadmap to Coverage,” which influenced Massachusetts’ 2006 health reform law and the Affordable Care Act. Sarah also served as president of the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Foundation and as the company’s chief strategy officer.🎙️⚕️ ABOUT BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELDBlue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is committed to transforming healthcare through innovative services and plans that address rising costs and enhance care quality.Their Alternative Quality Contract, involving over 80% of the state’s doctors and hospitals, sets a national standard for high-quality, value-driven care. The company actively collaborates with members and providers to improve health outcomes, offering support from mental health advocates and care coordinators to reduce emergency visits and hospitalizations.GET IN TOUCHBecome a CareTalk sponsorGuest appearance requestsVisit us on the webSubscribe to the CareTalk NewsletterShop official CareTalk merchFOLLOW CARETALKSpotifyApple PodcastsSupport the Show.CareTalk: Healthcare. Unfiltered. is produced by Grippi Media.

Understanding the healthcare ecosystem is crucial for developing successful digital health solutions. In this episode, Bill Snyder, CEO of Cylinder, discusses his journey and mission to revolutionize gastrointestinal care through his company, which provides a scalable digital platform for individuals suffering from chronic GI conditions like ulcerative colitis, Crohn's disease, and IBS. The platform personalizes care with a coordinated team, including health coaches and dietitians, and integrates with the existing healthcare ecosystem to ensure seamless care, with 92% of users reporting reduced digestive symptoms and 88% identifying trigger foods. Throughout this interview, Bill stresses how his success with Cylinder greatly comes from his ten years at Humana, which provided valuable insights into healthcare systems. He also emphasizes the importance of understanding the healthcare ecosystem, building strong relationships, and having a passionate team.  Tune in and learn how digital health innovations are transforming gastrointestinal care and improving patients' lives! Resources:  Watch the entire episode here. Connect and follow Bill Snyder on LinkedIn. Learn more about Cylinder on their LinkedIn and website.